Saudi Arabia bans sale of dogs, cats in capital
RIYADH: Every single man knows: Walking a dog in the park equals sure babe magnet. Saudi Arabia s Islamic religious police, in their zeal to keep the sexes apart, want…
Women constituencies' draft law sparks controversy
CAIRO: The National Democratic Party (NDP) is discussing a draft law that would increase the number of constituencies for both the People s Assembly and the Shoura council - limiting…
Christian, Muslim leaders offer no new remedies against extremists
NEW HAVEN: A conference of Muslim and Christian leaders aimed at promoting interfaith dialogue ended in New Haven, sidestepping the thorny issue of religious fundamentalism.The four-day event hosted by the…
Justice ministry denies rumors of hiked marriage fees
CAIRO: Rumors of a LE 4,000 fee for issuing marriage contracts to be applied starting yesterday, Aug. 1, had couples diving head first into matrimonial bliss, dodging what was to…
Journalists challenge Egypt's exceptional laws at seminar
CAIRO: Journalists on Thursday considered the role of the press in challenging exceptional laws during a seminar held at the Hisham Mubarak Law Center."Freedom of expression in Egypt is restricted…
Controversy follows approval of new executive statute for sports federations
CAIRO: In spite of the approval of the new executive statute for sports federations by a majority vote during the Extraordinary General Assembly of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) held…
Al-Gaish selected in Arab Champions League
CAIRO: Al-Gaish will be Egypt s representatives in the 2008-2009 Arab Champions League for the second season running.The Arab Football Association invited the military side once again, after they finished…
Muslims to take Prophet cartoon protest to top Danish Court
COPENHAGEN: Seven Muslim organizations will file suit in Denmark s highest court against newspaper editors who in 2005 first published controversial cartoons of the Prophet Mohamed, one of the groups…